Beauty Buzz: Scents of Summer

As the mercury continues to rise, it’s time to lighten up with one of these perfect-for-warm-weather fragrances.

Initio Oud for Greatness NEO Eau de Parfum: An extension of their acclaimed unisex fragrance, this new release brings a fresh, contemporary twist to the beloved oud. It opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot and pink pepper, revealing heart notes of oud, rose, and lavender. Base notes of amber, musk, and vanilla make it a versatile choice for any occasion. $430. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue stores in South Florida. (saksfifthavenue.com; initioparfums.com)

Fragrance Du Bois Wild Orange: This unisex, citrus-floral fragrance opens with a bright burst of mandarin, lemon, orange, and bergamot. Next, intense white flowers come into play with an orange blossom and lily-of-the-valley bouquet. The base notes of sandalwood and cedarwood leave you with a soft, clean-feeling dry-down. $385. Available at Neiman Marcus stores in South Florida. (neimanmarcus.com; fragrancedubois.com)

Kilian Sunkissed Goddess: Despite its already impressive fragrance portfolio, this newest unisex eau de parfum has quickly become the scent of summer happiness. Founder Kilian Hennessy introduces his take on Polynesian Monoi Oil. Perfumer Calice Becker creates a warm, lively, long-lasting aroma with notes of ylang-ylang essence, tiare flower, coconut, and Guaic wood. $290. Available at Bloomingdale’s stores in South Florida. (bloomingdales.com)

Scents of Summer

Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette: Inspired by how Gabrielle Chanel energetically took an opportunity by the horns, this feminine fragrance is meant to energize you in a single spritz. It’s a dazzling eau de toilette that’s vibrant yet lightweight enough to sport all summer without being overbearing. Main notes include citron, jasmine, and teak wood. $145. Available at Macy’s stores in South Florida. (macys.com)

Parfums de Marly Perseus Eau de Parfum: The brand’s newest fragrance takes cues from the morning sunrise at the royal residence of Marly—when the sun rays burst into the château. One of the best summer fragrances for men, the luminous scent leads with a grapefruit citrus accord opposing vetiver, dry woods, and cashmere wood. $260. Available at Bloomingdale’s stores in South Florida. (bloomingdales.com)

Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum: If your idea of summertime calls for as much time outdoors as possible, this unisex parfum is for you. Through notes of lemon, mandarin, neroli, and jasmine, this fragrance bottles the feeling of frolicking on a warm, sunny day. Additional notes are sambac and musk. $225. Available at Nordstrom stores in South Florida. (nordstrom.com; byredo.com)

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